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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$65

Fastest journey

5 h 20 m

Average duration

6 h 16 m

Buses per day

16

Distance

490 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.

Fast buses

Of the 16 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Barcelona Sants on Mon, Jul 14, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 490 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

BlaBlaCar
08:30AM7h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
03:50PMBarcelona Sants
$361One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
11:30AM6h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:00PMBarcelona Sants
$431One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
04:00PM6h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:30PMBarcelona Sants
$471One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
10:20AM5h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
03:40PMBarcelona Sants
$491One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
10:10AM5h40
Madrid Barajas Airport
03:50PMBarcelona Sants
$491One-way
0 transfers

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €45.

Distance: 304 miles (490 km)

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Flight

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€60

Average price

€137

Average price

7h 49m

Average total duration

7h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 20m

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3h 0m

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Alsa

Most popular bus company

Ouigo

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Iberia

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Live departures

Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 2:24 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
alsaNormal11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
7h35
6:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
7h35
7:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
7h35
8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
7h35
9:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal2:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
7h35
10:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal6:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
7h35
1:50 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal8:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
7h35
4:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
28h55
2:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants1 transfer
alsaNormal10:14 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
7h35
5:49 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal11:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
7h35
6:50 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants

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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€38) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $36 (€29)
Distance
304 miles (490 km)
Average bus duration
7h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
$48 (€38)
Buses per day
15
Direct buses
15
Fastest bus
6h 35m
First bus
00:15
Last bus
21:59
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $36 (€29)

Bus providers: Alsa, Infobus and BlaBlaCar from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants

Buy your official Alsa, Infobus and BlaBlaCar bus tickets between Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) and Barcelona Sants from $6 (€5) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Sants bus information with Alsa:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: $6

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